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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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Well the wheels are coming along. I'm waiting on the Adam's polish and the Zaino Z-CS. But here's where I am so far.


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Looking good. Will the Zaino product help seal the wheels? I had read an earlier thread about a sealer that people have used on the polished CCWs to help keep them looking great and easier to maintain. Obviously the best time to apply it would be before you mount the wheels.

You've come a long way since your original picture!
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You're doing a great job!
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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There are a few products that people use to seal the wheels. The Zaino Z-CS should work perfectly.
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DIY is good for a boost of pride......
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Looking really good - they will be very on your car.
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Thanks for the compliments guys.
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So did you use any power tools or was it all elbow?
What cleaner worked best?
BTW, they look awesome!
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great shine...
what did they look like before?
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That was elbow grease. I'm going to be buying the power cone this week to use with Adam's polish. So far it's just been cleaning with Meguiar's Car Wash,the I got bored yesterday and decided to play with a bottle of Mother's polish I had around the house.

The barrels were caked with brake dust and grime when I bought them.
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Wow 1000% better
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Thanks Peter. I can't wait to see them in the end.
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